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Sony A6600 vs Sony W560

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A6600 and Sony W560, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A6600 was introduced 8 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A6600 grades vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony W560

 A6600 W560 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2011More recent by 106 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A6600

 W560 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony W560

 A6600 W560 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6600 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6600 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A6600 versus the W560.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and W560 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and W560.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6600 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A6600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony W560
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (810 per charge)
has phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony W560
84
great battery power (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (810 per charge)
42
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-08-28 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 gr (1.11 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,198 $139